Government of Canada to announce significant investment for a critical national infrastructure project
Media advisory
Norman Wells, Northwest Territories — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, will make an announcement regarding a major investment to advance a nation-building infrastructure project in Canada. Minister MacKinnon and Minister Alty will be joined by the Deputy Premier of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Member of Legislative Assembly for Sahtu, the Honourable Daniel McNeely, and His Worship Frank Pope, Mayor of Norman Wells.
Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the announcement.
Date
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time
8:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time
Location
Norman Wells Airport (Arrivals level)
335 Canol Drive
Norman Wells, Northwest Territories
X0E 0V0 A5
Media representatives are asked to register by email for this in person event by contacting Media Relations at Transport Canada.
Note for media
- Please include “RSVP for September 8 press conference” in the subject line of the email.
Contacts
Philippe-Alexandre Langlois
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Ottawa
873-455-2432
philippe-alexandre.langlois@tc.gc.ca
Media relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
media@tc.gc.ca
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